Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

About Visvesvaraya Industrial And Technological Museum Bangalore


The ‘Garden City of India’, Bangalore is a destination that attracts tourists from all around the world throughout the year. The images do no justice to the beauty and vibe this city holds. The history buffs will end up falling in love with this city instantly because of the rich history it possesses. Bangalore Place is a gem in itself and there are so many more places to visit here. 
The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum Bangalore is the place where your curious mind finds all its answers. Such museums make kids fall in love with science. The kids can learn via practical experiences and enjoy learning at the same time. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum photos can be found on the internet easily, you can go through them if you want to know more about the place. 

This museum has a lot to offer starting from a section dedicated to the extinct dinosaurs to the Wright Brothers’ flyer stimulator. It even has a taramandal show, 3D show, and sky observation programs. Well, don’t you think that being an adult in this place won’t excite you anymore? Do you remember the 3D Show named the mad scientists? Yes, the one where a mad scientist plays around with chemicals in his science lab. Well now, did you get a glimpse of the memory when you first saw that show as a child and were completely amazed. This place will bring out the child in you. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bengaluru is open daily from 9.30 AM till 8 PM.

 

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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

Weather : 19° C

Timings :9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Time Required : 3- 4 hours

Entry Fee : For general visitors, the entry fee is INR 50.

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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History


The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum Bangalore is a major landmark as it is located in the heart of the city. The museum is easily reachable via public transport. From the outside, the museum may appear small but it is not this way for real. In 1970 the museum staff left everyone dumbstruck, they launched a mobile science exhibition which had 24 exhibits mounted on a bus for people to see. This bus covered all of South India, it helped spread awareness about science and technology in the southern region of India. 

This idea was very fruitful in the rural areas because that is where people were not aware enough. The bus carried with it a portable planetarium, a large screen for showing science films, and a telescope to observe the night sky was also a part of the journey. In the year 1979, the museum’s built-up area was increased. Now, this museum is well known and attracts a huge number of tourists. Especially people traveling with family opt to come here with their kids, just to make sure the genius little minds absorb as much knowledge as possible even during vacations. 

Architecture


The building is based on modern architecture and it stands out with the tones of blues and whites that cover it. The four-storied building may look very simple and ordinary from the outside but kid you not it is filled with surprises on the inside. The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore was built in memory of Sir M. Visvsevaraya. The built-up area is approx. 43,000 sq ft and it is constructed in the ground of the Cubbon Park. 

This museum houses a variety of scientific experiments and engines. The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It has a gallery that is based on the theme of ‘electricity’. The collection of experiments and activities will leave you amazed and will bring out the child in you that gets lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Activities


  • This fun paradise is filled to the brim with activities to do while you are here. You can visit the art gallery and spend some time there. 
  • There is a kids section where kids can spend time in the play area and be a part of the activities in the activity zone. 
  • Some more fun activities you can indulge in are the Science Demonstration Lectures and Film Shows, Taramandal Show, Sky observation, and 3-D shows. 
  • This museum has a lot up its sleeves to keep you entertained like the electro-technic gallery, space emerging technology in the service of mankind, fun science gallery, and biotechnological revolution. 
  • The special exhibits that you should not miss out on in any way are the dinosaur alive, the Wright Brothers’ Airplane, and the science on a sphere. 

Tips for visiting


  • Take out time to go here and just let yourself enjoy.
  • Do not cause any kind of damage to the property out of curiosity. 
  • Abide by the rules and instructions of the museum.
  • Remember to not miss out on the special exhibits.
  • Do not litter the museum and avoid eating anything inside the museum.
  • Do not take anything that belongs to the museum with you. Remember to leave the 3D glasses with the authorized person if you go to see famous shows like the mad scientist, the brain, and many more.

Best time to visit


The best time to visit Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is during the day. Come here early so that you can spend enough time inside and experience all the fun this place has to offer. Although Banglore has pleasant weather throughout the year the summers may get a bit warm so plan accordingly. The best part is when you come here you will spend most of the time indoors checking out the experiments and the shows so the summer won’t bother you much. 

Nearby Atractions


Tourist attractions nearby are:

  • Cubbon Park 
  • UB City Mall 
  • Bangalore Aquarium 
  • Jawahar Baal Bhavan 
  • Sree Kanteerava Stadium 
  • Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park 
  • Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum 

Nearby Hotels


The hotels near Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum are:

  • The Park Bangalore
  • Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake Bangalore
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru
  • Vividus
  • Icon Suites by Bhagini
  • Octave Plaza Hotel
  • Ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road
  • Oasis Executive Suites
  • Angsana Oasis Spa & Resorts
  • Signature Club Resort

Interesting Facts About Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum


  • Take out time to go here and just let yourself enjoy.
  • Do not cause any kind of damage to the property out of curiosity. 
  • Abide by the rules and instructions of the museum.
  • Remember to not miss out on the special exhibits.
  • Do not litter the museum and avoid eating anything inside the museum.
  • Do not take anything that belongs to the museum with you. Remember to leave the 3D glasses with the authorized person if you go to see famous shows like the mad scientist, the brain, and many more.

Nearby Restaurants


The famous restaurants near the museum are: 

  • MTR
  • Shiro
  • Farzi Cafe
  • The Pulkawala
  • Smoke House Deli
  • Sunny's Restaurant
  • Rasovara The Royal Kitchen

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum location Map

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Getting In bangalore

BY AIR

The distance between the airport and the museum is 36.2km. It takes approx. an hour to reach there. You can easily get a cab or a bus from the Bangalore International airport to reach the museum.

BY ROAD

The Majestic bus stand is just 4 km from the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. To reach here Bangalore Metro can also be used, the Cubbon Park metro station is the closest. Bus routes that you can enquire about to reach here are 150, 154, 155, 291, 293 & 294C. 

BY RAIL

The connectivity of the city with other major cities in India gets stronger due to the great network of railways spread across the nation. Many tourists come to the city via trains. From here you can easily get a local mode of transport to reach the museum. The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is just 5.4 km away from the Railway station.

BY Car

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People Also Ask About Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

The  Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum Bangalore opens at 9:30 AM.  

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum entry fee for Wright Brothers’ flyer stimulator is INR 60.

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore timings are 9:30 am- 6:00 pm.

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum ticket prices are INR 50 for general visitors.

The  Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum Bangalore is famous for many reasons but the most common reason is the Wright Brothers’ flyer stimulator.

The  Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum operates on all days of the week. 

The entry fee for the Taramandal show is INR 10.

The restaurants near the museum are:

  • MTR
  • Shiro
  • Farzi Cafe
  • The Pulkawala
  • Smoke House Deli
  • Sunny's Restaurant
  • Rasovara The Royal Kitchen

The  attractions near Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore are:

  • Cubbon Park 
  • UB City Mall 
  • Bangalore Aquarium 
  • Jawahar Baal Bhavan 
  • Sree Kanteerava Stadium 
  • Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park 
  • Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum 

The hotels near Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum safe for solo travelers are:

  • The Park Bangalore
  • Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake Bangalore
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru
  • Vividus
  • Icon Suites by Bhagini
  • Octave Plaza Hotel
  • Ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road
  • Oasis Executive Suites
  • Angsana Oasis Spa & Resorts
  • Signature Club Resort

The special exhibits in Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum are:

  • Dinosaur Alive
  • Science on a Sphere
  • Wright Brothers’ Airplane

Yes, 3D shows are available for viewing at a fee of INR 10 to INR 30 pers show in the museum.

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